ViewAndroid Auto in the Play Storeto see if there’s an update.
If you need help, check out ourHow to Update Android Autoguide.
How Android Auto Split-Screen Works
The split-screen design puts a media card next to your map.
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To bring the map or another app into full-screen mode is still possible by opening that app.
Along with the Android Auto split-screen update, Google made viewing and responding to texts easier while driving.
Not all Android apps are compatible with Android Auto.
Check out theBest Android Auto Appslist for our favorites.
Here’s how to swap the map and media card:
Open Android Auto on your phone.
If the icon isn’t on the home screen, search for it in your apps list or options.
Scroll to the bottom of theGeneralsection and tapChange layout.
TapMedia closer to driverorNavigation closer to driver.
How this works depends on another setting from that same screen calledDriver seat location.
Alternatively, openAndroid Autoin theSettingsapp, and then go toPreviously connected cars>Forget all cars.
You don’t have to manuallyadd an app to Android Auto.
Compatible apps will show up in the interface automatically.
